Abstract |
A total of 116 sera of patients suffering from South American mucocutaneous leishmaniasis were analysed using the RAST (L. braziliensis-specific) and RIST techniques. Results of total and specific IgE levels were correlated with different clinical stages of the disease. The level of total and specific IgE appeared to be higher among patients with cutaneous ulcers than among those presenting mucocutaneous lesions, i.e. espundia. Furthermore, non-treated patients presented higher concentrations of total and specific IgE than did treated ones.
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Authors | D Afchain, P Desjeux, C La Fuente, D Le Ray, J Y Cesbron, J L Neyrinck, A Capron |
Journal | Annales d'immunologie
(Ann Immunol (Paris))
1983 May-Jun
Vol. 134C
Issue 3
Pg. 311-9
ISSN: 0300-4910 [Print] France |
PMID | 6625531
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- Immunoglobulin E
- Meglumine
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Topics |
- Antibody Specificity
- Bolivia
- Humans
- Immunoglobulin E
(analysis, biosynthesis)
- Leishmania
(immunology)
- Leishmaniasis, Mucocutaneous
(drug therapy, epidemiology, immunology)
- Meglumine
(administration & dosage)
- Radioallergosorbent Test
- Radioimmunosorbent Test
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